Blind Structure Calculator

The blind structure (or schedule) is one of the most important details of running a successful tournament. Gradual increases of the blinds at each level and finishing on time are characteristics of a good blind structure.

To calculate a blind structure, the minimum information you need is the number of players, target duration, and the starting blind level (which is usually the smallest chip denomination you have). It is also necessary to know how many chips there will be in play and how many rounds there will be. The blind calculator tool below can take care of that and help set up your perfect structure.

To calculate a blind structure, you need the starting blind level, the estimated total value of the tournament chips in play (initial buy-ins plus rebuys and add-ons) and the desired length of the tournament. Use the tool below to help set up your perfect structure.

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The following blind schedule is for a tournament with 8 people, set to last 4 hours with 20-minute rounds. Each player will begin with 40000 chips and the small and big blinds will start at 100/200.

Level Small Blind Big Blind Round Start Time
1 100 200 +0:00
2 200 400 +0:20
3 300 600 +0:40
4 400 800 +1:00
5 500 1000 +1:20
6 700 1400 +1:40
7 1000 2000 +2:00
8 1500 3000 +2:20
9 2000 4000 +2:40
10 4000 8000 +3:00
11 5000 10000 +3:20
12 8000 16000 +3:40
13 10000 20000 +4:00
14 20000 40000 +4:20
15 30000 60000 +4:40
16 40000 80000 +5:00

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1. [+0:00] -- 100 / 200
2. [+0:20] -- 200 / 400
3. [+0:40] -- 300 / 600
4. [+1:00] -- 400 / 800
5. [+1:20] -- 500 / 1000
6. [+1:40] -- 700 / 1400
7. [+2:00] -- 1000 / 2000
8. [+2:20] -- 1500 / 3000
9. [+2:40] -- 2000 / 4000
10. [+3:00] -- 4000 / 8000
11. [+3:20] -- 5000 / 10000
12. [+3:40] -- 8000 / 16000
13. [+4:00] -- 10000 / 20000
14. [+4:20] -- 20000 / 40000
15. [+4:40] -- 30000 / 60000
16. [+5:00] -- 40000 / 80000

Common Blind Structures